The death toll from the devastating Venezuela earthquakes has risen to 3,535, while more than 16,700 people have been injured, according to updated official figures released on Monday.   The twin earthquakes, which struck on June 24, flattened entire neighbourhoods in La Guaira state, north of the capital, Caracas. Thousands of people remain missing as rescue and recovery efforts continue. Government officials said 16,740 people were injured in the disaster, while more than 17,000 residents have been left homeless. Although authorities have not released an official figure for those still trapped or missing, the United Nations estimates that up to 50,000 people could still be unaccounted for. Many survivors are now living in temporary camps set up on streets, public parks and car parks after losing their homes. As hopes of finding more survivors fade, the emergency response has shifted towards recovering bodies, clearing debris and supporting displaced residents. International rescue teams have also begun leaving Venezuela after weeks of search operations. Authorities on Sunday started burying dozens of unidentified victims in a mass grave at La Esperanza cemetery in La Guaira. Rows of simple white crosses, each marked with the date of death, June 24, 2026, now stand as a reminder of the scale of the tragedy. Channels Television reported that families continue searching for missing loved ones, hoping to recover their bodies and provide them with dignified burials.